Climbing Instructor Team
Get To Know Our Rock Climbing Guides & InstructorsBOOKING A GUIDED TRIP IS LIKE RENTING AN AMAZING HUMAN FOR THE DAY.
A wealth of talent, passion and personality is the core asset of our guide service. When you book a trip or course with us, you get access to the knowledge, judgment, experience and creativity of a climber, teacher and mentor with many vertical miles and teaching hours under their belt.
Get to know our rock climbing instructors by clicking through any of the images or links below. We look forward to meeting you.
Inspired by his son’s experience on a climbing team, Mark found a new passion in climbing, and in helping others find it too.
A trained theatre artist turned outdoor professional, Daniel’s infectious energy will help you discover the joy in adventure
Alex loves to introduce new climbers to the Lake, and he excels at convincing us that we can push past our perceived limitations.
Sheep farmer, family man and tenured NOLS instructor whose quiet presence speaks volumes.
Environmental geospatial analyst and avid boulderer dedicated to building community in climbing.
As an enthusiastic climber, engineer, and musician, Nicholas finds great joy in teaching climbing and learning new technical skills.
An ice and rock climbing guide with experience throughout the east coast and midwest, Tyler is a true professional who puts his clients at ease.
Unmatched experience in experiential, outside-the-box education, coupled with an enormous heart and a calm, abiding presence.
A full time ER nurse, who lives to share her joy through climbing, teaching, and being outside.
Paramedic, bold climber, resident dirtbag and queen of the gun show!
A formidable environmental defender and serial over-achiever, there's no better debate partner.
Multi-sport adventurer, chef, skoolie-dweller, and curious explorer
A trained educator specializing in outdoor and special education, Kyle brings unmatched psych to climbing and bouldering days.
Hobby collector, nature enthusiast and Wisconsin native who loves community and mentorship in the climbing world and beyond
Dog lover, college student, and thrilled to be spending time climbing and exploring at Devil's Lake
Climber, outdoor enthusiast, and ASL interpreting student excited to share her love for climbing and its community
Social Work graduate student and climbing gym instructor finding joy in connections between mental health care and outdoors life
Passionate climber, baker of amazing confections, and USA Ice Climbing team member.
Zach has climbed all over the country, and is passionate about sharing his experiences and skills with others.
Passionate public high school teacher, coach, surfer, vballer and adventurer.
Parkour expert and instructor, who is passionate about movement and the mind-body connection.
A lifelong athlete and intrepid traveler, Eric returns to Wisconsin to share his love of climbing with others.
Musician, former Boulders Climbing Team member, and aspiring engineer.
A climber and former ballerina, Lauren passionately pursues new skills and experiences.
A west-coast transplant, Chris loves introducing folks to the magic of midwest climbing.
Nature-lover, event-planner, and multi-state climbing instructor with hospitality at heart.
Quite possibly the nicest, craftiest, most bad-ass librarian on the planet. And with extremely good taste.
Top office brass, nurturer, cook and soul leader. Nothing happens without Maya’s touch.
Founder, photographer, writer, janitor, snacker, and ardent conversationalist who just loves this stuff.